Jane Froman "THE MAN I LOVE" (1938)

"The Man I Love"
Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Vocal by Jane Froman
With Nathaniel Shilkret and the Victor Salon Group
Originally broadcast July 10, 1938

This is from a memorial broadcast honoring George Gershwin on the eve of the first anniversary of the composer's premature death on July 11, 1937. The broadcast starred Jane Froman, Felix Knight, Sonny Schuyler and the Victor Salon Group, conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret. The concert was later released on 78 rpm records.

Jane Froman (1907 - 1980) was an outstanding singer with a strong melodious voice and excellent phrasing. She was most active in the 1930s and 1940s. Much formal training, attended University of Missouri and Cincinatti Conservatory of Music. In early years sang over WLW radio in Cincinnati. To Chicago several months with Paul Whiteman. Sustaining radio show on NBC from Chicago, also played clubs there. To New York radio, by 1934 well established. In Broadway musicals "Ziegfeld Follies of 1934", "Keep Off the Grass" (1940), "Artists and Models" (1943) and 1942 vaudeville show "Laugh, Town, Laugh" with Ed Wynn. In movies "Star Over Broadway" (1935) and "Radio City Revels" (1938). On Radio shows "The Seven Star Review" early 1934, "Bromo Seltzer Hour" late 1934-35., "Pontiac Show" 1935, 1937 summer "Jello Show", 1939 show with Jan Peerce and Erno Rapee Orchestra, Star Theatre 1942. Also guest spots on various shows. Continued to play clubs in later 1930s and 1940s. Also many recordings made.

Miss Froman was seriously injured February 1943 in Lisbon plane crash, with group of of show business volunteers to entertain overseas troops. Broke bones, and serious leg damage required many operations through the years. In November 1943 managed to appear in Broadway Musical "Artists and Models"; show later folded after 28 performances. Career often interrupted for treatment of injury. In 1945 played for New York's Copacabana, later U.S.O. tour. Career waned. Comeback with records and club dates early 1950s a tribute to her courage and determination. 1952 movie of her life "With a Song in My Heart". Outstanding musical, with Susan Hayward brilliantly playing role of Miss Froman. Jane in Good voice on soundtrack

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• Jane Froman
• The Man I Love
• George Gershwin
• Ira Gershwin
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• Broadway
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• Memorial
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• 1938
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• Victor
• Salon
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• Nathaniel Shilkret
• contralto
• solo

[jeanfss38]

I continue to appreciate the contributions you make to our memory of America's greatest music, through your postings on You Tube - with my own personal favorite, Jane Froman, featured on this one. Thank you. once again.

[bsgs98]

@jeanfss38 I am glad you enjoy my Jane Froman postings. You must be her greatest fan!

[genatzvalee]

Very enjoyable song. Melody is just as bittersweet as the lyrics. ...Can't think of a Gershwin song I'd not like.

[bsgs98]

You may also like the rendition by Marion Harris which is my favorite. I like Grace Hayes too.

[jeanfss38]

Among the greatest of the greatest!!!!!!!!! - of American composers

- of interpreters of their wonderful music

How can you beat Froman singing Gershwin?

[bsgs98]

Thanks for your comment. I agree; Gershwin was the best. Froman was fabulous. Together they can't be surpassed.

[nytwings]

Brilliant voice. Thanks for posting.

[CarloQuinto]

I love Jane Froman but my favorite version of this song is Frances Langford's. She'll break your heart with her tenderness

[ideagirlconsulting]

reminds me of the music in the wizard of oz.. relaxing

[allegroconmoto]

Charming version of one of the best Gershwing's song not so moving as the unforgottable Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughan.